Dechert Advises Beach Point Capital on Sale of E-Z UP to Norwest Equity Partners

Dechert advised Beach Point Capital on the sale of E-Z UP, the original brand of pop-up canopy tents and portable shade solutions, to Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a leading middle-market investment firm. Financial terms were not disclosed.

E-Z UP invented the portable pop-up canopy tent in 1983 and has spent more than four decades building the category it created, designing and manufacturing instant shelters, canopy tents, tables, flags, banners and accessories. E-Z UP is backed by a portfolio of nearly 100 patents and sells across four diversified channels - B2B, Industrial, Outdoor Recreation, and International - serving corporate marketing and branded events, worksite weather protection, sporting and athletic events, and recreational end markets.

The Dechert team that advised Beach Point Capital was led by corporate partner Christian Matarese, with associate Joy Zhu, tax partner David Passey with associate Insung Kim, and Employee Benefits partner Kevin Kay.

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